GadgetroniX – Kizimbani Pemba solar project (Tanzania)
Who, What & Where
- GadgetroniX
- Supply and installation of solar panels, solar water pumps, and Grundfos inverters
- Oikos East Africa – Pemba Region, Tanzania
The Company
The Kizimbani Pemba solar project, successfully completed by GadgetroniX, provides the community with reliable, solar-powered water supply, ensuring uninterrupted access to clean water while lowering operational costs.
GadgetroniX is a leading distributor and installer of solar, water, security & surveillance, and communication equipment in Tanzania. With over 70 full-time expert technicians, supported by electrical and mechanical engineers and quantity surveyors, the company specialises in energy systems, water systems, electric vehicles, mobile signal boosters, networking, and security & surveillance solutions.
The Challenge
Kizimbani, a community in Pemba, faced unreliable and costly access to water due to dependence on the unstable grid and fuel-powered pumps. Frequent power outages disrupted daily water supply, affecting homes, farmers, and local businesses.
The community needed a sustainable and cost-effective solution to ensure consistent access to clean water, providing 30,000 litres per hour without reliance on the grid or expensive fuel-based systems.
Renewable Solution
To address these challenges, GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered water pumping system, including:
- 36.8 kWp Solar Array – 80 high-efficiency JA Solar MBB Half-cell Monocrystalline PV Modules (460 W each)
- Pump Controller – Grundfos RSI 3x380V IP66 22kW 46A unit
- Pump Motor & Pump End – Integrated existing Grundfos equipment at the site
This off-grid solar system ensures the community receives 30,000 litres of water per hour, eliminating reliance on fuel or unreliable grid power while minimizing environmental impact.
Project Outcome
The Kizimbani Pemba solar project has transformed water access in the community:
- Reliable water supply – Continuous access for homes, farms, and local businesses
- Lower operational costs – Eliminates fuel and grid electricity expenses
- Eco-friendly solution – Reduces carbon emissions
- Sustainable development – Long-term, low-maintenance system built to last
- Community empowerment – Supports agriculture, education, and daily life
Thanks to the Kizimbani Pemba solar project, the community now enjoys consistent, cost-effective, and sustainable water supply, serving as a model for renewable energy adoption in rural Tanzania.
